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Pretty good ’16

While Turkey Valley's boys haven't enjoyed the same attention in the past couple of years that the girls have, they're inching their way into some of the top statistical categories that go along with a successful season.  And with t

Trojans remain perfect

As a four-year varsity starter, Turkey Valley's Shelby Reicks probably isn't blindsided often.  But after the Lady Trojans won 55-22 over South Winn Thursday night, the senior had no idea what was coming next as she was honored in betwee

Arthur N. Borlaug dies at 98

Arthur N. Borlaug, age 98, of New Hampton, passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 at Linn Haven Rehab and Health Care in New Hampton.A Memorial Service for Arthur was held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec.

County may find a new home for safety plaques

The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors is proud of its safety plaques the county has received over the years and would like to find a spot to display them in the courthouse.It was brought to Auditor Joan Knoll’s attention that no one really see

School Board may back off on early retirement

Even in the face of uncertainty in its general fund, New Hampton School Board members appear to be backing away from offering early retirement incentives to its veteran teachers.Board members on Monday night tabled taking any action on early retir

Rita Troyna dies at 93

Rita Troyna, age 93 of New Hampton, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 at Patty Elwood Center in Cresco.A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 at St.

Christmas spirit may have arrived late but it was special nonetheless

I’m not sure when the Christmas spirit hit me this year, but it was awfully late in the season.I’m going to be totally frank here: I can’t wait to bid 2016 farewell, but I’m not going to dwell on the negatives — even if they seemed to come in wave

Now it’s our turn to stay positive

It seems there has been a lot of negative talk and false facts being spread lately on the upcoming school bond election.

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